ROCKPORT, Texas — Rockport’s mayor issued a proclamation declaring a water shortage emergency on Monday, May 11.
The proclamation comes amid ongoing drought conditions in the area, according to a statement from the city. The city says its roughly 10,000 retail water connections, both inside and outside city limits, rely on the San Patricio Municipal Water District which buys water from the City of Corpus Christi.
The proclamation states that Corpus Christi officials have indicated water could become a limited resource by November 2026, putting Rockport at risk of falling short of meeting the community’s needs.
“Current drought conditions and projected supply shortfalls indicate that immediate action is necessary to conserve, manage and supplement available water resources,” Mayor Jayroe said in a statement. “The city is taking proactive steps to protect public health, safety and welfare while pursuing both short- and long-term solutions.”
By issuing the proclamation, the city can activate its emergency management plan and authorize coordination with state and federal agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Water Development Board and the Governor’s Office, to seek assistance, technical support, funding and regulatory flexibility.
The city says it is also seeking professional engineering services to identify solutions to stabilize and strengthen the water supply.
City officials are urging residents and businesses to conserve water and watch for additional guidance in the coming days.
The proclamation will remain in effect for seven days unless it is extended, renewed or terminated by the city council.
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